Announcements
Updates for Health Sciences community regarding COVID-19
At WVU, our highest priority is safeguarding the health, well-being and academic success of all Mountaineers. As COVID-19 continues to spread, we are taking advice from public health experts and enacting precautionary measures to protect our WVU family and community.
Compassion meditation may ease anxieties related to coronavirus, says WVU meditation expert
Practicing social distancing is one way to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus, but practicing emotional closeness may help alleviate the anxiety that the coronavirus can provoke.
WVU in the News: This everyday office item could be taking years off your life
The office is a very scary place these days. You might think the No.1 thing to avoid in your office is that suspiciously always sick coworker, but it turns out you actually need to keep your distance from this everyday office item.
CANCELED: HSC Day at the Ballpark
The HSC Day at the Ballpark, Tuesday, April 14, has been canceled.
IPE event on substance use disorder postponed
A substance use disorder (SUD) event planned by the Office of Interprofessional Education (IPE) is being postponed.
Gao named interim chair for the Department of Biostatistics
Weimin Gao, MS, MPH, PhD, chair of the Department of Occupational and Environmental Health Sciences has been appointed interim chair of the Department of Biostatistics, effective March 1, 2020.
Dr. Clay Marsh provides stats, facts and 'what to do' related to COVID-19
Dr. Clay Marsh provides stats, facts and 'what to do' — there is a lot of anxiety about the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), but remember, there's no reason to panic.
WVU in the News: New Research on Child Hunger in Rural America
According to a new study commissioned by No Kid Hungry and Feeding America, economic instability, lack of job opportunities and geographic isolation are primary contributors to the threat of child hunger in rural communities.
Nominations being accepted for Outstanding Public Health Faculty awards
Last year, the Student Association of Public Health (SAPH) partnered with the School of Public Health Dean’s Office and Office of Academic & Student Affairs to create two new awards to recognize outstanding faculty members. These awards pay tribute to outstanding Public Health professors for their teaching inside the classroom. They will continue to be awarded each year at the end of the academic year and will be fully selected by the student body.
Health Sciences graduates invited to participate in Multicultural Graduation Celebration
Health Sciences students who will graduate in the Spring, Summer of Fall 2020 are invited to participate in the Multicultural Graduation Celebration, hosted by West Virginia University Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.